jec34817 9 #1 Posted July 3, 2016 Hi, brand new on here. I have a question for everyone. I'm close to restoring either a wheelhorse c100 or a c200 tractor. They were both my Father in Laws who has passed away and Id like to do it in his honor. My question is which one would I have the easiest time finding parts for. both have been stored in an out building for quite a few years. Frame and body on both are in fairly good shape. Not sure about the engine or tranny on either one. Honestly, Im leaning towards the c100 since it is the one that has the most memories for my wife. Any advice is appreciated. Thanks in advance 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 18,335 #2 Posted July 3, 2016 C200??? Not sure what that is (is it a D200??) What is the model number from the data plate? 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 23,072 #3 Posted July 3, 2016 Welcome to Red Square Are you sure it is not a D-200?? I am going to go with the C-100...but you know it is impossible to answer your question without pictures. Also, it would be most helpful if you could post the "Model #". A C-100 would be model #1-0391 and be year 1975. Paul, again we think alike. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KC9KAS 4,744 #6 Posted July 3, 2016 I would vote for the C-100 over the (D) 200...... Oh, and ... photos are mandatory! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elliot ness 1,916 #7 Posted July 3, 2016 Welcome to red Square where everything known to man [lady's also] about the Wheel Horses is right here for the asking. we want pictures 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
prondzy 3,883 #8 Posted July 3, 2016 You should go with the c100, the c200 is so rare nobody has ever heard of it 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C-101plowerpower 1,606 #9 Posted July 3, 2016 only c200 i know of is the one fireman build 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jec34817 9 #10 Posted July 3, 2016 Im going down tomorrow and Ill take some pics then. Im sure you all are right but, I thought I saw C200 on the tractor. Thanks for you patience with a newbie! 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elcamino/wheelhorse 9,360 #11 Posted July 3, 2016 Welcome to . Pictures would be a help. The guys like to poke fun but they can be very helpful. With the 4 th being tomorrow and adult beverages you may get answers that will have to be translated later in the week. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T-Mo-(Moderator) 4,565 #13 Posted July 3, 2016 I agree with the others, it's probably a C-100, but it may be a D-200. As mentioned, Wheel Horse did not make a C-200. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheel-N-It 2,971 #14 Posted July 4, 2016 (edited) Is there a difference in the physical size of the tractors? If the complete 200 tractor is distinctly larger in size than the 100 tractor, then the 200 is probably a D200 not a C200. Both are very cool and very different. Send us some pics! Edited July 4, 2016 by Wheel-N-It Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 15,927 #15 Posted July 7, 2016 On 7/3/2016 at 5:31 PM, jec34817 said: Im going down tomorrow and Ill take some pics then. Im sure you all are right but, I thought I saw C200 on the tractor. Thanks for you patience with a newbie! So, what's the verdict? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse46 519 #16 Posted July 8, 2016 10 hours ago, rmaynard said: So, what's the verdict? Yeah what's the story, is there a very rare C200 no one has ever seen? Welcome to the mad house Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jec34817 9 #17 Posted July 9, 2016 OK OK LIke I said Im a newbee here! But I can take it. haha Im sorry, its not a C200. Its a C120. My wife is pretty attached to the C100 though. I took a bunch of pics of the C100. Tell me what you all think. Is it restoreable? The say it ran when the Father in Law put it in the shed. Its been in there for 5 years or so. Hope the pics load. Its the condition of the rear wheels that really concern me. Sorry it took so long to get back to you all 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C-101plowerpower 1,606 #18 Posted July 9, 2016 overall it doesn't look to bad, although that rim looks nasty 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jec34817 9 #19 Posted July 9, 2016 (edited) Yeah thats what scares me. I seem to remember him saying that he had something put in the tires for added weight. I think that might be what it is thats seeping out Edited July 9, 2016 by jec34817 needed to add more content Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roadapples 6,983 #20 Posted July 9, 2016 Wheels are easy to find, and not that expensive. I wouldn`t use those tires either. Also, remove them outside. Calcium eats concrete! Otherwise, tractor looks pretty good. Nice find and keep us updated.. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sluggo 40 #21 Posted July 9, 2016 You may be to pick parts off the 120 to use on the 100. Bring them both home! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse46 519 #22 Posted July 9, 2016 Give it a wash, I bet it would look 100% better straight off. Take em both the addiction will set in soon any ways. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TDF5G 2,072 #23 Posted July 12, 2016 That tractor is certainly worth saving IMO. It appears to be complete. Looks like you'll need a set of rear tires and wheels, but that is an easy fix. They appear to be filled with calcium for weight, which is very corrosive too. And have fun with your project. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken B 3,165 #24 Posted July 12, 2016 Simple solution, take both! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
